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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.14, 1,168.94 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.14, 1,168.94 and 292.23 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.14 : 1,168.94 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.14/1,168.94 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.14x = 1,168.94 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.14x = 341,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,592.03/779.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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